Indie Games Productions and Nobilis announce the release
January 27, 2006
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Author: Nobilis
Nobilis Group Announce:
Wild Water Adrenaline featuring Salomon
Label: Nobilis Group/ Indie Games Productions
Developer: Fresh 3D
Distributor: Pinnacle
Genre: Arcade - raft & kayak
Release: Q1 2006
SRP: £19.99
Platform: PlayStation 2
Players: Up to 4
The strategic partnership deal between Indie Games Productions, Nobilis and Salomon over the development & creation of a range of outdoor sports video games will materialise in Q1 2006 with the launch of "Wild Water Adrenaline", the 1st white water rafting and kayaking game available for PlayStation2.
Snow, earth, asphalt, water and air are the elements that Salomon has chosen for it's gaming territory. What do they all have in common? The absence of limits and rules apart from those already established by riders: creativity, discovery, and the sensation of freedom. The paradox to this freedom and creativity is that the equipment is key but must at the same time be forgotten. Creative sportspersons, constantly evolving playgrounds without boundaries, equipment and innovative products are the essential ingredients of the magical formula which brings out the Instinct of all "Freedom Action Sports" enthusiasts.
Wild Water ADRENALINE featuring SALOMON
Rollers, breakers, waves, rocks, the river become a wild playground.
Rafting down the river...
Can be played by 4 players simultaneously,
Much bulkier and wider but sturdier than the kayak, the raft is harder to control but much more resistant, allowing you to take on sufficiently wide rivers and fast flowing mountain streams.
Kayaking down the river...
Can be played in solo -1 player,
Easy to handle, it can easily slide through narrow passages and test out watercourses on rivers that are otherwise unreachable.
Rapids in the middle of snow covered mountains, streams crossing forests or lush jungles, enclosed rivers will be the heart of our journey in France, New Zealand, Canada and the US.
3 different game play modes:
Time attack - time is the essence,
Slalom: up to you to find a path through the obstacles,
Expert: perfect combination of the 2 above modes.
You also have the option to customize the different elements of your Salomon gear & equipment: clothing, helmet, raft, kayak, paddle & oars.
The Freedom Action Sports range is innovative in terms of game play and management of the multi-player mode. In terms of game play, the accent has been put on sensations. Depending on the number of players, the different team members ability to control the raft is modified. A true "team spirit" is necessary to make your journey a true success and pleasure.
All the "Freedom Action Sports" range titles are equipped with the latest 3D technology which is particularly outstanding concerning the imitation of scenery, background decor and the visual aspect of water. Total immersion. The descents are spectacular.
Up to 4 Players
2 players: each player controls one side of the raft. They have to synchronise certain movements to advance.
3 players: the players have to cooperate with the raft leader represented by player 1 at the back of the raft.
4 players: the 2 players on each side of the raft have to synchronise and get along well with each other to make the raft move.
Strong involvement from the Salomon team
The collaboration set up with Salomon for the creation of this new range of sports games is shown through a strong involvement of its riders in each discipline as technical consultants in the heart of the development team. Also like David Arnaud - professional French kayaker ranked number 5 worldwide in freestyle kayak and member of the Salomon team - you will experience in the kayak descents and raft the most beautiful natural landscapes.
The best riders share with you the most impressive spots in the world and give professional advice, tips and an inside to their sports knowledge across the sport disciplines proposed in the range.
About Salomon
Based in Annecy since 1947, SALOMON is the world leader on the winter sports market. Present in the downhill skiing, Nordic skiing and snowboard sectors, Salomon has also moved into the summer sports sector with inline skates and products for outdoor sports which includes footwear, apparel and accessories. In phase with this extension, the brand has recently launched its surf products. In addition within the Salomon Group there is a strong portfolio of names : Mavic (cycle), Bonfire (snowboard textiles), Cliché (skate board) and Arc'Teryx (Outdoor textiles and accessories).
http://press.salomonsports.com
About Indie Games Productions
Indie Games Productions is a company specialised in delegated production and the publishing of video games for all types of consoles, PC and new media. Created in 2004 in Lyons by Philippe Renaudin (CEO of Lyoninfocité / Lyongame, former manager of Doki Denki, one of the largest French development studios, ex-Marketing Director of Sega and former marketing director of Electronic Arts), the mission of Indie Games Productions is to provide the financing, development and supervision for games, from their initial design through to their publishing. Working with a large number of independent development studios, Indie Games Productions has established itself as a production partner for publishing and distribution structures that are looking for new products.
About Nobilis France
Nobilis France is a company specialising in the publishing and distribution of video games and video game accessories. It was created in 2001 in Lyons by three professionals from the video game industry. Nobilis France offers a multi-platform distribution with games that can be played on PC, XboxTM, PlayStation2, GameCubeTM and Game BoyAdvance. The company's catalogue also includes a large number of other well-known developers and publishers such as Aspyr, Cenega, Davilex, DelphiEye, DreamCatcher, Enlight Software, Frogwares, GMX Media, HD Interactive, Ignition, Kemco, Koch Media, Midway, Monte Cristo, Paradox Entertainment, Rebel Mind, Strategy First, The Adventure Company, Xicat Interactive, Zoo Digital, etc. Nobilis France is also the world's second largest representative for the Radica accessory and its Gamester brand. In June 2003, Nobilis created the Spanish-based (Madrid) Nobilis Iberica. www.nobilis-France.com.
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